The slip-and-fall law takes place when someone falls to the ground as a result of an act of negligence by another.

There are a variety of types of accidents that could be classified as "slip and fall" accidents, However, a few of the most common ones include:

• being able to fall in a supermarket;
• getting slammed on ice outside the restaurant;
• being in a hole you couldn't see; or
• being thrown down at a great height as a consequence of a breached barrier.

Every case is not suitable for an injury law based on slips and falls. Someone else must have committed a certain amount of negligence in the way that it resulted in the accident to the person.

To prove that negligence took place the person hurt must show:

• that the person who is being accused was liable for that the defendant owed an obligation to diligence for the person being sued.
• That the accused did not fulfill the duty of care.
• that the defendant's lapse was the cause for the harm.

In determining if someone violated their duty of care The jury will look at:

• the definition of a reasonable person.
• of normal prudence.
• could have acted the same manner.
• under the same conditions.

These kinds of accidents are covered under the Colorado Premises Liability Act. Premises liability outlines certain legal rights and requirements for care that are associated with the legal rights.

Based upon the status that the person injured is determined to be and be able to recover if the following rules apply:

• Trespasser Only recovers damage caused intentionally or willfully by the landowner.
• Licensee: Only recovers damages caused:
• because the property owner did not take reasonable precautions regarding risks he or she was aware of
• the property owner's inexplicably negligence in warning of risks that he or she didn't cause and that aren't normally in the home.
• Invitee only is liable for the damages caused by the landowner's inability to exercise reasonable care to guard against risks they actually knew about or ought to have known about.

If there are issues involving several individuals that could be responsible, such as the victim herself. The modified comparative fault rule is an issue. The person who is responsible for the injuries will attempt to blame the victim.

colorado slip and fall law utilizes the modified version of the comparative blame rule in determining the way in which damages are determined and adjusted. Adjustments are determined in accordance with the amount the plaintiff was responsible for their own injuries if they were any.

When a victim is found to be responsible for the injuries he or she sustained the damages awarded by the jury will be reduced by 30%.

But, if a person is more than 50% responsible for the injuries he or she sustained the person is not eligible for any compensation at all. The jury will make the final decision on who is at fault and in what proportion.

For more information about slip and fall law or to discuss cases with any of our experienced Colorado, personal injury lawyers don't hesitate to get in touch with us. We represent clients throughout Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, and a number of nearby cities.